Want more health news? Sign up for text alerts from text starthere to 85209 Prevents mites from bites But what is the best way to avoid mites-related illnesses? Don't bite it in the first place. Dr. Hussein recommends: If you use insect repellents when spending time outdoors, wear closed toe shoes in wooded or grassy areas that perform a full body tick check after outdoor activities. Mites often hide in warm, damp areas, such as under the arms, around the ears, behind the knees, between the legs, between the scalp, or inside the abdomen. Taking the right steps before, during…
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Lemmon, SD (KFYR) – Generations ago, it was not uncommon for teenagers to drop out of school after eighth grade. Many had to help on farms and fight in wars.Missing high school meant they missed many of the many high school experiences that kids today take for granted.Good news: In one small South Dakota town, teenagers ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the prom.This was Tom Baumeister's first prom experience. And what a memorable prom. The 89-year-old crowned Prom King in nursing homes in five counties.”Yes, I was,” Baumeister said.His friend, 93-year-old Evelyn Beerman, crowned the queen.”I think…
Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare providers. He is also the author of the Health Care Inc. newsletter. You can reach Bob in Signal with Bobjherman.09.Hospitals, health insurance companies and insurance agents are asking President Trump to put a brake on regulations that could lead to millions of people losing their health insurance. That doesn't mean that the healthcare industry doesn't agree with all of Trump's proposals. But at least, lobbyists are urging the White House not to enforce new rules until 2027, according to a review of this month's open letter. The Trump…
There is one truth that state leaders can't afford to ignore when it comes to Connecticut's health care system. Helping Connecticut residents receive care from home reduces hospitalizations, prevents costly complications, and ensures continuity of care over time. By reaching the people they live in, we close the access gap and save millions of dollars in the state, especially for the most vulnerable populations. Anne Olson and Brie Sanka “CARE AT HOME” refers to the entire range of Connecticut home-based services, including skilled medical home health, non-medical home makers-companion care, and end-of-life hospice care. Together, these services allow individuals to…
WASHINGTON, DC – April 9: President Donald Trump turns his eyes after signing executive order … more White House oval office. (Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP) (Photo by Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)AFP via Getty Images President Trump released another EO on April 15th. He had promised to do something about the medicine. EO was filled with a wide range of responses from insiders across the industry. Some people expressed deep concern about what is described as its wide scope and inaccuracy. Others only saw messaging platforms that strengthened their continued focus on Trump's aid. Interestingly, the subject of where the drug…
(THEME MUSIC FADES) The passage I read at the top there is from Chapter 5, “The AI-Augmented Patient,” which Carey wrote. People have forever turned to the internet and sites like WebMD, Healthline, and so on to find health information and advice. So it wouldn’t be too surprising to witness a significant portion of people refocus those efforts around tools and apps powered by generative AI. Indeed, when we look at our search and advertising businesses here at Microsoft, we find that healthcare is in the top three most common categories of queries by consumers. When we envision AI’s potential…
More providers are to assess their care teams directly for immunity to measles and to promote vaccination with the number of cases that have passed 700 states across 25 states, the Acute and Long-Term Medical Association said. Cases from Alaska to Florida have been tracked as of last week, with the state and surrounding area concentrated in and around Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last month, the CDC declined to publish updated risk assessments and vaccination recommendations. However, aging services organizations are stepping into the vacuum, urging providers to stay vigilant and active. “It is…
Performance research spotlights top healthcare technology initiatives At HIMSS25, Performant Healthcare, Inc. At (NASDAQ: PHLT) (“Company” or “Performant”), leaders in technology-enabled payment integrity, eligibility and related analytics services conducted a target survey of nearly 150 health technology leaders to better understand the key drivers behind healthcare technology decisions. The findings point to a healthcare landscape that is increasingly shaped by innovation, efficiency and orders to deliver better patient outcomes. This press release features multimedia. Check out the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250417442010/en/ HIMSS25 Survey Highlights – Performance Health Care Key findings from the survey: 61.5% of respondents demonstrate that healthcare technology's…
Nurses in Northern Ireland will not tolerate “unacceptable delays” in implementing the 2025-26 pay award, the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has warned. The union said it wanted to know what uplift nurses in the country would be getting for this financial year “as soon as possible”. “We have made it clear that the unacceptable delays in implementing a pay award that we experienced last year cannot happen again” Rita Devlin It comes as the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) last week handed its recommendations on the pay award to governments in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, the details…
Top Health Boss attempting to use companies to expand their cuts, and save millions more Trump's expiration cuts in tax law could have saved 20 top-paid healthcare CEOs up to $14 million on personal taxes over the first six years of the law. Why are these kinds of personal savings the top medical bosses in America? Use their company resources As part of the business lobby's efforts to extend the break together with others Because it's going to end at the end of the year. “While executives who run our country's biggest healthcare company should put patient care first, it's…